ARC Review: The Rise of the Celestials by Kritika H. Rao
Fantasy
The Rise of The Celestials
Book Info
Released Date: April 7th
Publication: Harper
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
“I found myself completely sucked in, unable to stop reading”
What a whirlwind of a book. The story picks up immediately after the end of book one, and from the very first pages it pulls you right back into the world. So much is happening at once that you really have to pay attention to the details—but that’s part of what makes it so immersive. Every chapter adds another layer to the plot, and I found myself completely sucked in, unable to stop reading.
The relationship at the heart of the story is one of my favorite parts. The love between them is powerful, but it’s also messy and flawed in a very real way. That tension runs through the entire book and keeps the emotional stakes incredibly high.
I also loved the depth of the worldbuilding. The representation of the culture feels rich and thoughtful, and the lore surrounding the celestial gods adds so many fascinating details to the story. It’s clear how much care went into crafting this world.
And that ending—wow. After everything that happens throughout the book, the conclusion left me stunned.
